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Mandaluyong
Spend a half‑day in Mandaluyong for shopping or a quick golf round; one full day is enough to see the malls, Wack‑Wack Golf, and a church.
Mandaluyong is a compact, commercial city in Metro Manila. Its main attractions are large malls along EDSA, the Wack‑Wack Golf & Country Club, and a few historic churches. All are reachable by MRT Line 3 or short taxi rides, so a single day covers the highlights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, possible flooding)
- Airport
- MNL
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mandaluyong117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mandaluyong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded malls and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 911 fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Taxi or airport‑bus to Mandaluyong about 30 min (check traffic).).
- Getting aroundMRT Line 3 stations (Shaw, Boni) serve the CBD; the EDSA Carousel bus runs the length of EDSA; jeepneys and taxis fill gaps.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₱250–₱350 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideMRT ridecheck₱30–₱40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₱2,500 (≈ US$45) · High ₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Taxi or airport‑bus to Mandaluyong about 30 min (check traffic).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mandaluyong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
MRT Line 3 stations (Shaw, Boni) serve the CBD; the EDSA Carousel bus runs the length of EDSA; jeepneys and taxis fill gaps. Walking is feasible between malls within a 10‑minute radius.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wack‑Wack Golf & Country Club
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Taxi 10 min from Ortigas or MRT to Boni then walk
Green fee around ₱2,000 (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
BSA Twin Towers
Near Ortigas Center, rooms from ₱3,500.
Lancaster Hotels Manila
Shaw Blvd, rooms from ₱1,781.
Crossroads Hostel Manila
Backpacker dorms from ₱500, 5‑min walk to Shaw station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,500–₱2,500 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,500–₱4,000 (≈ US$45–75) excl. bed
- High
- ₱4,000 (≈ US$75)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| MRT single‑journey fare1 × ₱30 · check | ₱30 |
| Taxi from NAIA to city centre (one way)1 × ₱350 · check | ₱350 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱540 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,920 per person per day, bed included | ₱5,920≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights, inter‑island travel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at food court | ₱150–₱300 (≈ US$3–6) |
| MRT ridecheck | ₱30–₱40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₱250–₱350 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rush‑hour traffic on EDSA can add 30–45 min to taxi trips.
- Heat and humidity peak in April–May; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire / ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MRT Line 3 (single ride): ₱30–₱40 (≈ under US$1) per trip (check)
- Taxi from NAIA to Mandaluyong: ≈₱350 (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is this? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Nasaan ang MRT station? — Where is the MRT station? (na-san ang MRT sta-tion)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mandaluyong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season, possible flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- MRT‑Line‑3 access to Shaw/Boni stations for quick mall hops.
- Taxi or Grab for the golf club and churches.
Sources
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